Perspectives on immigrant students: insights from school administrators within the Turkish education system

İngilizce (OpenAlex)

This study intends to shed light on the perspectives of school administrators regarding children of immigrant families in the Turkish educational landscape. The study employs a descriptive phenomenological approach. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with 17 public school administrators in Turkey. A content analysis methodology was employed for data analysis. According to the findings, immigrant students in Turkish schools face educational challenges due to language barriers, unfamiliarity with laws, and socio-economic factors. The findings recommend organizing educational sessions for school personnel, local students, and their families on fostering positive interactions with immigrant students and their peers.